Plain Dealing, Louisiana facts for kids
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Plain Dealing, Louisiana
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| Town of Plain Dealing | |
Leon Sanders, Jr., Municipal Complex
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Location of Plain Dealing in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Louisiana |
| Parish | Bossier |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.58 sq mi (4.10 km2) |
| • Land | 1.58 sq mi (4.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 893 |
| • Rank | BO: 4th |
| • Density | 565.55/sq mi (218.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-60670 |
| Website | https://thetownofplaindealing.com/ |
Plain Dealing is a town located in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States. In 2020, about 893 people lived there. It is part of the larger Shreveport–Bossier City area.
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History of Plain Dealing
Before 1839, the Caddo Nation of Native Americans lived in this area for over 1,000 years. The United States government then made them leave their homes in Northern Louisiana.
In 1839, George Oglethorpe Gilmer and his son, James Blair Gilmer, bought 5,000 acres of this land. They named a part of it "Plain Dealing" after their family's farm in Virginia. The town officially became "Plain Dealing" when it was recognized on April 24, 1890.
On March 26, 1893, a serious incident happened at Plain Dealing High School during a school dance. Several students were injured, and some sadly passed away. The school's Professor Johnson was also hurt.
Geography of Plain Dealing
Plain Dealing is about 8 miles (13 km) south of the Arkansas border. It is also about 31 miles (50 km) north of Shreveport.
The town covers a total area of about 1.58 square miles (4.1 square kilometers). A very small part of this area, about 0.004 square miles (0.01 square kilometers), is water.
Plain Dealing's Climate
Plain Dealing has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot, humid summers and mild winters. On climate maps, this is shown as "Cfa".
The hottest temperature ever recorded in Plain Dealing was 114°F (46°C) on August 10, 1936. This is also the highest temperature ever recorded in Louisiana. The coldest temperature recorded was -14°F (-26°C) on February 13, 1899.
| Climate data for Plain Dealing, Louisiana, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1892–1999 | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 85 (29) |
91 (33) |
93 (34) |
95 (35) |
99 (37) |
108 (42) |
111 (44) |
114 (46) |
107 (42) |
103 (39) |
94 (34) |
87 (31) |
114 (46) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 56.6 (13.7) |
60.7 (15.9) |
68.7 (20.4) |
76.9 (24.9) |
83.8 (28.8) |
89.8 (32.1) |
93.4 (34.1) |
95.0 (35.0) |
88.8 (31.6) |
78.5 (25.8) |
67.6 (19.8) |
58.3 (14.6) |
76.5 (24.7) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 44.2 (6.8) |
47.9 (8.8) |
55.3 (12.9) |
63.3 (17.4) |
71.6 (22.0) |
78.3 (25.7) |
81.7 (27.6) |
82.2 (27.9) |
75.6 (24.2) |
64.4 (18.0) |
54.5 (12.5) |
46.2 (7.9) |
63.8 (17.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 31.8 (−0.1) |
35.0 (1.7) |
41.8 (5.4) |
49.7 (9.8) |
59.3 (15.2) |
66.8 (19.3) |
69.9 (21.1) |
69.3 (20.7) |
62.3 (16.8) |
50.2 (10.1) |
41.5 (5.3) |
34.0 (1.1) |
51.0 (10.5) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −4 (−20) |
−14 (−26) |
13 (−11) |
26 (−3) |
35 (2) |
45 (7) |
52 (11) |
51 (11) |
36 (2) |
22 (−6) |
11 (−12) |
0 (−18) |
−14 (−26) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 4.78 (121) |
4.28 (109) |
5.36 (136) |
4.69 (119) |
4.57 (116) |
4.47 (114) |
3.22 (82) |
3.13 (80) |
3.95 (100) |
4.85 (123) |
4.86 (123) |
4.96 (126) |
53.12 (1,349) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.1 (0.25) |
0.3 (0.76) |
0.2 (0.51) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.6 (1.52) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 8.8 | 7.9 | 8.8 | 8.1 | 8.6 | 7.0 | 6.7 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 6.8 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 90.3 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| Source 1: NOAA (monthly high/mean/low 1981–2010) | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service | |||||||||||||
Plain Dealing's Population
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 258 | — | |
| 1910 | 474 | 83.7% | |
| 1920 | 655 | 38.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,412 | 115.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,085 | −23.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,321 | 21.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,357 | 2.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,300 | −4.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,213 | −6.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,074 | −11.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,071 | −0.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,015 | −5.2% | |
| 2020 | 893 | −12.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 440 | 49.27% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 414 | 46.58% |
| Other/Mixed | 22 | 2.46% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 | 1.68% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 893 people living in Plain Dealing. These people made up 424 households and 192 families.
Education in Plain Dealing
The schools in Plain Dealing are part of the Bossier Parish School District. There is one school in the town, Plain Dealing High School. This school teaches students from Pre-Kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. All students in Plain Dealing attend this school.
In the past, white and black students went to separate schools. White students attended Plain Dealing High School. Black students went to Carrie Martin High School, which opened in 1952. In 1969, these schools combined into one school with two campuses. Later, they became Plain Dealing Elementary School and Plain Dealing High School. The elementary school was renamed Carrie Martin Elementary School in 2003. In 2017, the school district decided to combine Carrie Martin Elementary into Plain Dealing High School.
For higher education, students can attend Bossier Parish Community College and Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College.
Notable People from Plain Dealing
Many interesting people have connections to Plain Dealing:
- William Benton Boggs (1854–1922) was the first mayor of Plain Dealing in 1890. He also served in the Louisiana House of Representatives and the Louisiana State Senate.
- Ryan Gatti (born 1974) is a state senator from Bossier City. He owns a tree farm near Plain Dealing.
- Booker T (born 1965) is a famous American professional wrestler and promoter.
- A. P. Tugwell (1889–1976) was born in Plain Dealing. He was the longest-serving state treasurer for Louisiana.
- Joseph David "Joe" Waggonner, Jr. (1918–2007) was a former congressman. He was born in Plain Dealing and is buried there.
- W. E. "Willie" Waggonner (1905–1976) was the sheriff of Bossier Parish. He was Joe Waggonner's brother.
- Greg Stumon (born 1963) is a retired defensive end. He was named the 1987 Canadian Football League defensive player of the year.
Gallery
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Plain Dealing corporate limits sign
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Downtown Plain Dealing
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Gazebo in downtown Plain Dealing
See also
In Spanish: Plain Dealing para niños
